CH + Dandelion Chocolate + Snarkitecture

CH Editions: Dandelion + Snarkitecture Break Bar

$45

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This year we paired SF’s Dandelion Chocolate with NYC design studio Snarkitecture to create a chocolate bar that would play to their talents. The resulting Break Bar is made from 70% Belize beans, and is formed in Snarkitecture’s signature broken slab style. Five of the 500 limited edition bars include a “White Ticket” which wins an inedible sculpture designed by Snarkitecture. All proceeds benefit Southern Exposure, a SF-based non-profit committed to supporting visual artists since 1974.

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We-Vibe

We-Vibe 4 Plus

$179

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The number one selling couples vibrator brand’s latest offering brings the tech level up a notch. The We-Vibe 4 Plus is ergonomically designed to fit inside the vagina (and there’s plenty room left for him to slide in) and stimulates the clitoris and G-spot simultaneously during sex–and with the new app, the vibrator can be controlled from anywhere around the world, so you can play even when you’re apart.

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Zeitguide

Cultural Almanac Membership

$295

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Creative consultancy Grossman & Partners shares their critically acclaimed insights in an annual hard bound publication, and their new membership service will come complete with this year’s limited edition almanac, as well as a weekly email service providing deep context for the ongoings of society. For those who don’t have time to read the news every day, all the information is wonderfully summarized right here.

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Kristian Stahl

Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Dice

$1000

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While mammoth tusk is entirely legal to hunt, obtaining it is a still major battle with the forces of nature found in the Siberian tundra. The fossilized tusks of these Paleolithic beasts are frozen within the ice, and though their ivory is fair game, it’s rare. Own a tiny piece of prehistoric times with Scandinavian artist/jeweler Kristian Stahl’s hand-painted fossilized mammoth tusk dice, a set sure to bring about a little luck.

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Joshua Tree Coffee Company

Joshua Tree Coffee

$12

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A desert may seem an odd place to find high-end, small-batch coffee beans, but Joshua Tree native Royce Robertson is making just that. Fresh, Fair Trade beans are stored in custom-built, climate-controlled containers, then hand-roasted and immediately packed into resealable bags. The upshot is a delicious brew from a surprising source at an accessible price.

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Nualime

Universe Starlight Leggings

$89

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Manifest Design

Quarry Tribal Pendent

$35

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This large modernist pendant—one side pounded metal, one side smooth—is one of the highlights from the sand-casted sculptural jewelry by the young, family-owned business Manifest Design. Like a vinyl record, the triangular piece offers something different on each side.

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Judi Powers Jewelry

Aquamarine Water Drop Ring

$150

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Judi Powers has been making a name for herself with her whimsical, ethically-sourced jewelry collection, all designed and crafted in her Brooklyn studio. Powers’ Water Drop ring is an understated stunner, with an aquamarine cabochon gemstone set in recycled sterling silver. Powers cites the ocean as her inspiration, saying that the cool blue color of the cabochon is both “soothing and appealing.”

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The Brothers Crisp

St. Crispins Day Boot

$528

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Handmade in Connecticut with rich 7oz leather from Chicago’s celebrated Horween tannery, the St. Crispins Day Boot is a sturdy six inch boot built for roughing it in the woods or a long day in the city. The vegetable-tanned, cognac-hued leather upper is accented with vintage tweed and waxed olive Cone Mills duck canvas, and finished with sturdy a Vibram sole.

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Daniel Michalik Furniture Design

CH + AmDC: Cork Box

$56

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Known for his cork furniture, Daniel Michalik started experimenting with the material in early 2004 when he was still finishing his graduate degree at the Rhode Island School of Design. Michalik’s talent for the medium is evident in everything from lounge chairs to toy boats, as well as this 5″-square cubed secret stash box created specially for Cool Hunting. Available at AmDC’s NYC pop-up, 27 Howard Street.

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Steven Alan

Reversible Bomber

$495

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Burgundy Assemblage

Deok

$235

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This sleek merino wool felt and calfskin leather sleeve from Deok is as luxurious as it is versatile. Perfect for carrying everything from magazines and important documents to tablets, the sleeve offers durable shock-proof protection for electronics. Expect this to be a daily companion and travel essential.

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Turnbull & Asser

Leather Business Card Holder

$165

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As purveyors to the royal family, historic British brand Turnbull & Asser has served as a symbol of fine British craftsmanship since 1885. But they don’t just worry about looking dapper—they also developed a raincoat which doubled as a sleeping bag for the British Military during WWI. Their simple leather business card holder, for example, goes through 10 manufacturing stages before a final hand-polish.

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A Peace Treaty

Constellation Neon Scarf

$95

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Tie Mags

Tie Mags

$30

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Traditionally, to prevent a tie from flip-flopping all over the place, tie clips required, poking holes in the accessory, while tie bars clamp down quite hard and still leave a mark. Now, with an array of handsome options, Tie Mags utilizes industrial-strength magnets to lock a tie into place—with no harm done to the tie itself. Their lovely collection keeps things neat, without the longterm damage.

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A Detacher

Japanese Ceramic Coffee Bowl

$32

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